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PPB Facilitates Peaceful March in Downtown Portland; Monitors Gathering Around ICE Building, 2 Arrested

Portland Police facilitated a peaceful Sunday march in Downtown Portland. Dialogue Officers were on hand to communicate with participants and answer questions. Officers on motorcycles and bicycles assisted with traffic management to ensure safety for all.

Updated Press release


PPB Event Messages - September 2025

PPB proactively pushes out messaging in a variety of formats to increase public safety and awareness during demonstration events.

Updated Blog post


UPDATE: Peaceful Protest March Ends

The march through Old Town and Downtown Portland has concluded and traffic is no longer affected.

Updated Press release


Update on chemical munitions use near ICE facility

City leaders are concerned about the use of chemical munitions near the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. Here are the steps we’re taking to reduce use and impact.

News article


PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity; No Arrests Made by PPB

On the evening of Friday, July 4, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) monitored the South Portland neighborhood near the ICE facility for criminal behavior. No arrests were made by PPB.

Press release


PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity; No Arrests Made by PPB

On the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) monitored the South Portland neighborhood near the ICE facility for criminal behavior. No arrests were made by PPB.

Press release


PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity; No Arrests Made by PPB

On the evening of Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) monitored the South Portland neighborhood near the ICE facility for criminal behavior. No arrests were made by PPB.

Press release


PPB Event Messages - June 2025

PPB proactively pushes out messaging in a variety of formats to increase public safety and awareness during demonstration events.

Updated Blog post


PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity; No Arrests Made

On the evening of Monday, June 23, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) monitored the South Portland neighborhood near the ICE facility for criminal behavior. No arrests were made.

Press release


PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity, No Arrests Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored South Portland for criminal behavior and did not observe any behavior that warranted interdiction.

Press release


PPB Continues to Monitor South Portland for Criminal Activity, No Arrests Saturday

No arrests were made as the Portland Police Bureau monitored the South Portland area for criminal activity Saturday evening.

Updated Press release


PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity, No Arrests Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored the South Portland area for criminal activity and did not make any arrests.

Press release


PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity; No Arrests

The Portland Police Bureau made no arrests while monitoring the demonstration at the ICE facility in the South Portland neighborhood.

Press release


Two Arrested in South Portland Neighborhood for Crimes Committed Within Larger Demonstration

The Portland Police Bureau arrested two people while monitoring illegal activity within a largely lawful gathering in the South Portland Neighborhood.

Press release


PPB Arrests Two in South Waterfront Neighborhood

The Portland Police Bureau arrested two people while monitoring protest activity in the South Waterfront Neighborhood.

Press release


PPB Monitors South Waterfront for Criminal Activity

One person was arrested for DUII while PPB monitored the South Waterfront for criminal activity.

Press release


PPB’s Visible Presence in South Waterfront Results in Numerous Arrests

The Portland Police Bureau provided a visible presence in the South Waterfront during demonstrations outside a federal building and four people were arrested.

Press release


Portland Police Make Three Arrests for Criminal Activity Near ICE Building

Portland Police responded to protests near the ICE building in Portland with significant resources and made three arrests.

Press release


Portland Police Make Arrests for Criminal Activity Near ICE Building

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) began monitoring a protest at the ICE Building, located in the South Portland Neighborhood. Police made 10 arrests for criminal acts.

Press release


Protesters Place Flammable Material, Lit Flare Against ICE Building, Officers Arrest 3

Three people were arrested at a protest outside the ICE Facility in the South Portland Neighborhood after a lit flare was placed against the building.

Press release


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